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Changes Recommended to 'Uber' Tax

A parliamentary Committee has recommended the Andrews Labor Government reconsider its proposed taxi reform legislation, including its new $2 tax on every taxi trip.

A report tabled in Parliament last week by the Economy and Infrastructure Committee recommended amendments to the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Bill 2017.

Daniel Andrews’ own Labor MPs were among the Committee members who have recommended to amend the Bill to “provide for a reduced rate of levy in rural and regional areas” and that the Government consider reducing the $2 levy.

Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh said this report proved the ‘Uber’ tax was unfair on country Victorian taxi users and the Andrews Labor Government needed to change it.